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Pella Corporation's Steady Set Window Nominated for 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
The innovative interior window installation system is the only Pella product on this year's list of nominees.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:55pm
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Pella's innovative Steady Set window system, nominated for the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa award, features a sleek, modern design optimized for interior installation.Pella TodayPella Corporation's Steady Set Interior Installation System has been nominated for the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest, an annual competition organized by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI). The Steady Set is the only Pella product represented on this year's list of nominees, which will be narrowed down through public voting before the top 16 finalists compete in a bracket-style tournament.
Why it matters
The Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest celebrates the state's manufacturing prowess and innovation. Pella's nomination for its Steady Set window technology highlights the company's commitment to developing installer-friendly products that improve the construction process.
The details
The Pella Steady Set Interior Installation System is designed to make it easier for contractors to install new construction windows from the interior of a building. This innovative approach sets it apart from traditional window installation methods. The public voting phase of the contest will run through April 15th, after which the top 16 vote-getters will advance to a bracket-style tournament to determine the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa.
- The 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest was announced on April 9, 2026.
- Public voting for the nominees is open through April 15, 2026.
- The top 16 vote-getters will advance to a bracket-style tournament after April 15.
The players
Pella Corporation
An Iowa-based window and door manufacturer that has been nominated for its Steady Set Interior Installation System in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest.
Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI)
The organization that hosts the annual Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition to celebrate the state's manufacturing prowess and innovation.
What they’re saying
“We're honored to have the Pella Steady Set nominated for this year's Coolest Thing Made in Iowa award. Our team has worked hard to develop innovative solutions that make the construction process easier for our customers.”
— Unspecified, Pella Corporation spokesperson
What’s next
The public voting phase will continue through April 15, 2026, after which the top 16 vote-getters will advance to a bracket-style tournament to determine the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa.
The takeaway
Pella's nomination for its Steady Set window technology in the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest showcases the company's commitment to developing innovative products that improve the construction process. The competition celebrates Iowa's manufacturing prowess and innovation, highlighting the state's role as a hub for industry-leading companies like Pella.
